“My heart stopped. It just stopped beating. And for the first time in my life, I had that feeling. You know, like the world is moving all around you, all beneath you, all inside you, and you're floating. Floating in midair. And the only thing keeping you from drifting away is the other person's eyes. They're connected to yours by some invisible physical force, and they hold you fast while the rest of the world swirls and twirls and falls completely away.”
This novel explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the transformative power of literature. It follows the lives of two sixth graders, Ally Barlow and Bryce Dallas Howard, who initially have a contentious relationship but gradually come to appreciate each other's company and shared interests in reading. more
Wendelin Van Draanen is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes of growth, friendship, and family relationships, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more
“I think it was very informative, but a lot still needs to be done.”
“what exactly is postmodernism, except modernism without the anxiety?”
“I lean to you, numb as a fossil. Tell me I'm here.”
“Oh life, you should never had begun, but since you did, you should never end”
“The time has arrived when patience becomes a crime and mayhem appears garbed in a manner of virtue”
“I had a marketing idea that everybody hated, decency is sexy.”
“This isn't about love as in caring. This is about property as in ownership.”